can this drill into metal my other drill bits break
26841
These drills are worth every cent they are asking for them. I only use them when I am drilling into a hard steel and they have never let me down.
26842
RM is correct. However these are clearly designed for wood or corrugated wood products. I suspect if you use these for metallic drilling they will quickly dull. Best bet is to buy bits designed for metal only.
26843
These drill bits should have no problem drilling into metal, however, the smaller sized bits are more likely to break if to much pressure is applied. That said, these bits are of the highest quality and are less likely to break than others on the market. You get what you pay for.
26844
Yes, they will drill into metal depending on the hardness. I've only used them to drill into soft steel so far.
2207097
I have not tried, because the other bits come with own bearings. Checking with Whiteside would provide a sure answer.
32149
I am not sure about metal work. It certainly is strong enough but I would check with the manufacturer. They have a customer service line at Rikon that would most likely answer your question without doubt. You would have to purchase a chuck separately.
1109176
yes most or bits for metal can be used on wood but not vice versa. Some wood bits are for wood only for example forstner bits
972763
It will work on thin metal as in jewelry making. Not sure the thickness of the metal blanks you want to drill. DBAR Supply
2187279
impossible...... thats why I hate this junk....the chunk is TOO small & it does'nt fit any bit. I am telling you from alot experience in many chunks ,drill and bits. It is must insert easlyYou must break it
838203
if i was going to try i would get a separate set of just drill bits, anything steel alloy seems to get good ratings, and i would drill a hole before running these through something that thick, one inch would be about the max, since the bits are only a few inches long and the threading teeth start about a half inch in. Just keep in mind any expensive small drill bits will still break if you don't take your time working with metal.
1145588
The small ones will break. I made some holes in a 2mm aluminum bar and used the small ones to drill a guide hole for the large one; I lost 2 on 3 small ones in the same day.
2159512
I had the same problem, so I asked my husband and he was able to push the bit in, and now I'm able to put the other bits in myself. Although it works ok, the bits now come out sometimes when using the drill. Hope this helps.
535667
Yes, as long as he uses the proper bits for metal, and uses some type of lubricant (WD-40 or something similar) to keep the bit from over heating, it should do just fine. Don't expect it to bore through heavy steel plate, but the thin sheet metal and tubing used in motorcycle and automotive applications will be no problem for this drill.
1829845
yes.....this drill has a lot of torque. I had no problems drilling 1/4" steel in my back yard repairing a fence.
1375680
In my opinion no. With this thick of a bit you would likely burn out your dremel motor and it may not drill perfectly straight.
2191722
Yes....they are made to drill metal. Make sure you don't put lateral pressure on your drill....you will snap any bit if you don't use the tool properly. Drill bits are designed to go in/out, up and down, not in and then side to side.
1568278
I never use hex shafts when drilling. Better to have a bit slip than to break.
1033230
Yes. Yes might be an overkill though. These are extremely durable bits and do well in any kind of steel I have ever drilled so plastic should not be a problem.
2191719
I use them to drill into annealed steal with no problem. I go slow and use a cutting fluid just incase. But they get the job done really well! Haven't broken or dulled badly like my other bits.
1785301
There is no reason, this should break.it's made very well.I use them all the time, and they work excellent